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Letters From Wendell

Whether at home or far afield, the company’s namesake plush rat also known as The Intrepid Wendell loves to share his stories, thoughts, and perspectives. Join him and follow along to learn about jewelry, gems, and how going the extra mile makes all the difference in each bespoke piece of jewelry we make.

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These posts are more than just travelogues. Some are related to gemology and production methods; others to our own unusual, yet great personalities.

Sphene
October 1, 2021

Sphene

Sphene Sphene is a rare and inspiring gemstone. It flashes green, red, orange, and white when it moves in the...
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September 22, 2021

Jewelry in Wedding Traditions

Jewelry in Wedding Traditions The Intrepid Wendell has the wonderful opportunity to outfit family and friends with engagement rings and...
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May 20, 2020

Pearl Primer

The elegance and luster of pearl captivate the eye and the imagination. It is said that diamonds are a girl’s...
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Gold Chains
January 19, 2020

Gold Chains

Gold Chains The Intrepid Wendell has expertise in chain making.  Gold, silver, and platinum are pliable – almost magically so....
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The Intrepid Wendell’s 2019 Travelogue
December 20, 2019

The Intrepid Wendell’s 2019 Travelogue

In 2019, we have emphasized celebrating beauty and researching designs and materials.  This new website caps a year of inspiration...
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Best Beer and Breweries in Colorado
October 14, 2019

Best Beer and Breweries in Colorado

Adolph Coors set up a brewery in Colorado in 1873. Three years later, Colorado became a state. Yes, beer came...
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On Friendship and The Elliot Clef
September 28, 2019

On Friendship and The Elliot Clef

This year, I had the great joy of meeting and becoming friends with the conductor of the Longmont (Colorado) Symphony Orchestra,...
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January 19, 2019

The Jewelry We Wear to Say Goodbye

Jewelry has been around for a long time. Humans have been adorning themselves with gemstones throughout recorded history. Nowadays, stones...
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Wendell in Estonia
January 19, 2019

Wendell in Estonia

Wendell is frequently on the road. Last year, we counted hundreds of thousands of miles on jets, propellers, helicopters, floatplanes,...
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The Top 7 Airport Lounges In The World
September 30, 2018

The Top 7 Airport Lounges In The World

Travel is an art. It’s a blend of luxury and leisure, converting experience into memory. Time spent in airport terminals...
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Orange wine is here to stay, again
September 16, 2018

Orange wine is here to stay, again

Red or white? It’s an age-old question. Which wine do you prefer? For the past 8,000 years in Georgia, the...
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Candyland: A Tiara for an American Princess
January 19, 2017

Candyland: A Tiara for an American Princess

In America, we have no formal royalty. Nevertheless, this post is about one young American princess. Her name is Clarissa...
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October 1, 2021

Sphene

Sphene Sphene is a rare and inspiring gemstone. It flashes green, red, orange, and white when it moves in the...

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September 22, 2021

Jewelry in Wedding Traditions

Jewelry in Wedding Traditions The Intrepid Wendell has the wonderful opportunity to outfit family and friends with engagement rings and...

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July 8, 2021

Letters from Wendell

Letters from Wendell Dear friends of The Intrepid Wendell, The personal notes I have been writing as blog posts are...

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September 22, 2020

Jewelry in Wedding Traditions

The Intrepid Wendell has the wonderful opportunity to outfit family and friends with engagement rings and other wedding jewelry. It...

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June 19, 2020

The Intrepid Wendell Supports Virtual Music Festival

  The Intrepid Wendell is proud to support Sober AF Entertainment.  This weekend, S.AF.E is hosting a virtual electronic music festival...

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May 20, 2020

Pearl Primer

The elegance and luster of pearl captivate the eye and the imagination. It is said that diamonds are a girl’s...

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April 13, 2020

The Intrepid Wendell’s Five Favorite Airports

We are all daydreaming about traveling now that we’re stuck at home. To celebrate our daydreams and inspire thoughts of...

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April 13, 2020

The Intrepid Wendell’s Five Favorite Airports

We are all daydreaming about traveling now that we’re stuck at home. To celebrate our daydreams and inspire thoughts of...

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April 1, 2020

Creativity in the Hour of Crisis

The Intrepid Wendell is a luxury jewelry salon. One of the most important blocks in our foundation is creativity. Unfocused...

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March 20, 2020

Healing, Survival, and Connection: We’ve Been Here Before

By now we are all aware of the Coronavirus. Physicians, politicians, leaders, and grandmothers the world over have given us...

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February 17, 2020

President’s Day in Washington

Today is President’s Day in the USA.       The Intrepid Wendell is deeply respectful of George Washington, who...

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January 24, 2020

Holst, The National Symphony Orchestra, and Peridot

Last weekend, the National Symphony Orchestra performed Gustav Holst’s iconic piece The Planets in the Concert Hall at the John...

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January 19, 2020

Gold Chains

Gold Chains The Intrepid Wendell has expertise in chain making.  Gold, silver, and platinum are pliable – almost magically so....

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January 19, 2020

Gold Chains

The Intrepid Wendell has expertise in chain making.  Gold, silver, and platinum are pliable – almost magically so. Since the...

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January 1, 2020

Gratitude and Joy

  Working in gems and jewelry wasn’t an obvious career path for me.  After all, going to American University in International...

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December 20, 2019

The Intrepid Wendell’s 2019 Travelogue

In 2019, we have emphasized celebrating beauty and researching designs and materials.  This new website caps a year of inspiration...

Read More
October 14, 2019

Best Beer and Breweries in Colorado

Adolph Coors set up a brewery in Colorado in 1873. Three years later, Colorado became a state. Yes, beer came...

Read More
September 28, 2019

On Friendship and The Elliot Clef

This year, I had the great joy of meeting and becoming friends with the conductor of the Longmont (Colorado) Symphony Orchestra,...

Read More
August 1, 2019

Orange Diamonds

Orange Diamonds The Intrepid Wendell was commissioned to build this beautiful men’s wedding ring in orange diamond and yellow gold. ...

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April 1, 2019

Joyfully Cast: The Intrepid Wendell Story

  A few years ago, The Intrepid Wendell was born out of a vision that joy can be shared through...

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January 19, 2019

The Jewelry We Wear to Say Goodbye

Jewelry has been around for a long time. Humans have been adorning themselves with gemstones throughout recorded history. Nowadays, stones...

Read More
January 19, 2019

Wendell in Estonia

Wendell is frequently on the road. Last year, we counted hundreds of thousands of miles on jets, propellers, helicopters, floatplanes,...

Read More
December 1, 2018

Bespoke Fittings at The Intrepid Wendell

The Intrepid Wendell carefully safeguards the identity of its bespoke clients.  However, one very special client whom we privately fitted...

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September 30, 2018

The Top 7 Airport Lounges In The World

Travel is an art. It’s a blend of luxury and leisure, converting experience into memory. Time spent in airport terminals...

Read More
September 16, 2018

Orange wine is here to stay, again

Red or white? It’s an age-old question. Which wine do you prefer? For the past 8,000 years in Georgia, the...

Read More
February 28, 2018

What is Gemology?

Simply put, gemology is the study of gemstones. More academically stated, at The Intrepid Wendell, we see gemology as the...

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February 1, 2018

Scarab: The Glow from Inside the Tomb

The ancient Egyptians revered the scarab, which symbolized regeneration and rebirth in their culture.  The Elton John musical Aida, currently on...

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January 1, 2018

Hydrogen: An elemental ring that reminds us of our origin

Jacob introduced the roomful of his friends to his new ring by saying: “We all come from something basic.” This...

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January 19, 2017

Candyland: A Tiara for an American Princess

In America, we have no formal royalty. Nevertheless, this post is about one young American princess. Her name is Clarissa...

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